Purpose This study aims to examine the factors associated with household expenditure share on tobacco at different ranges of the expenditure share among Malaysian households. Design/methodology/approach The analyses were based on pooled cross-sectional data of the Malaysian Household Expenditure...

This study examines the role of socio-demographic determinants on individual’s level of happiness. Primary survey data on Penang, Malaysia is used for analysis. Based on the findings, being married and Malay are associated with higher probability of feeling very happy or happy. Nevertheless,...